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Yankees: Jay Bruce announces retirement ahead of finale vs Rays

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Jay Bruce #30 of the New York Yankees bats during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on April 06, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Want a laughable example of how the New York Yankees’ season has gone thus far? Their primary Luke Voit backup plan entering the 2021 campaign has officially retired two weeks in.

Jay Bruce, an outfielder shoved into the role of starting first baseman when the Yankees opened their quest for title No.